Answered my own question when I found one of these at my local REI and tried it out in the store. WAAAAAAYYYYYY low. I mean real low. Not much better than sitting on the ground except it does have a back to it which, for me, is the whole reason to carry something other than a seat pad. But this one would certainly be packable but not as small as the Kermit. I think that has done it for me. Kermit it will be. And another feature of the Kermit are the leg extenders for the weak kneed bastids like me who don't want to sit on the ground. Which makes it more expensive, yes, but what the hell, it is my comfort we're talking about here.

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In the light-weight + comfort arena the Crazy Creek Cradle Lounger (which may be discontinued??) and the Sling-light http://www.slinglight.com/instructions.htm
Seem to be winners - providing very close to a "full chair" experience with weight of only a bit over 1lb, alas they don't pack down all that small...

Found this small flat folding alloy stool at Quartzsite AZ RV show. No maker name on it but I have seen other fold flat camping tables around of the same design which you might get a brand name from? 16 inches tall with 11 inch seat. Seems sturdy enough for me.

I have a Kermit which is awesome after a long day of riding. Super comfy. It is a little big/heavy packed. Just tried the Alite monarch chair at REI and have to say it's pretty nice. Packs really small and is light. Think I'll be picking one up.

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Don't misunderstand my suggestion. The original post was asking about what might be packable for his treks. Hence my posting along with other good ones.

In the end, though, I'd suggest not bringing a chair at all. I never take one on the bike anymore even if I'm camping because:

It's just more crap to tote around and little return for the space occupied.

After riding all day, I don't find myself wanting to sit down that much when off the bike.

If I do want to sit down, 99 of a 100 times there will be picnic table, stump or something else to sit on.

To each his/her own, but packing a chair makes about as much sense to me as packing a laptop.

I'm with ya here. I always scratch my head when I read another chair thread. I can honestly say I've never needed a chair. I don't really spend much time at camp. I pull in, set up my tent and hit the sack. In the morning I pack the tent and head out again. That's just how I roll I guess. YMMV

I'm with ya here. I always scratch my head when I read another chair thread. I can honestly say I've never needed a chair. I don't really spend much time at camp. I pull in, set up my tent and hit the sack. In the morning I pack the tent and head out again. That's just how I roll I guess. YMMV

You should consider something...

For some people (like you), camping seems to be just a cheap and fun way to sleep between 2 ride days.

For some others (like myself), camping can be an activity by itself for which it's fun to have the right (comfortable) gear to enjoy your stay.